Orthotylus tenellus
Orthotylus tenellus
Description
Length 4.0 to 4.5 mm. Orthotylus tenellus has a ground colour that is translucent pale yellow or yellow-green and the eyes are distinctively dark. The 1st antennal segment lacks long hairs.
Recording advice
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Habitat
Feeds on Oak, Ash and Hazel.
When to see it
June to August.
UK Status
Widely scattered throughout much of the UK but not common.
VC55 Status
Rarely recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020
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